HR Business Partner - Fixed term contract
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional, qualified at CIPD Level 5, looking to progress their career and join a friendly collaborative team. In this varied role, you'll help create a positive working environment by ensuring HR practices are fair, consistent and aligned with Council's values.
As part of a small team of HR Business Partners, you'll work closely with managers to support performance management, absence management, learning and development, and recruitment activity. You'll play a key role in coaching managers, resolving employee relations matters, and helping teams build engaged, high-performing workforces.
You'll also contribute to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies and procedures, working collaboratively with senior managers, trade unions, and colleagues to deliver effective people solutions. If you're passionate about delivering a proactive, customer-focused HR service and making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents. We have four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council has a clear vision. We put people first and deliver sustainable services, to enable a brighter future together.
Why work with us
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment and employment . We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds . We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK. Selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
At North Herts Council we are proud to Disability Confident employer. We guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
We are changing
North Herts Council (NHC) is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by NHC on 1 April 2028, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.
LGR is one of the biggest changes in local government we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.
To find out more, visit Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation | North Herts Council
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Jo Keshishian, HR Operations Manager on 01462 474556.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Hybrid working:Flexibility with homeworking and office-based days
Working pattern: This job is open to flexible working patterns and working hours
Interview and selection tests: w/c 17th August
Contract: Fixed term basis until March 2028.
Salary range
- £35,311 - £40,612 per year